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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Carmelita's ailing aunt?

2. The Prosecutor makes a comment about sending Juana to which country?

3. The mugger admits that the weapon she used in the foiled attempt was actually a(n) ______.

4. Juana criticized a sermon delivered by Father ____.

5. What is the name of Carmelita's mugger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is extracted from Juan(a) after more questioning from the Prosecutor?

2. Who is Alba? What does she say to try to dissuade Juana from leaving the convent?

3. What is "El Recibo Social?" What is the main topic? Why is it important to Carmelita?

4. Who is Dee? What is her history?

5. What is the main theme in "Carmelita Tropicana: Your Kunst Is Your Waffen?"

6. Discuss the meeting between Dee and Carmelita. Where had the women met on a previous occasion? Explain the scene and the reaction of each woman.

7. What information does the Prosecutor demand from Juan(a)? What causes the Prosecutor to become suspicious of the stigmata? What are the stigmata?

8. Who is Sor Juana? What is the basis of the Nightmare?

9. What about the scene is so foreign to Arriero? What is his reaction?

10. Why is the Prosecutor angry with Juana? What does Juana say to convince the Prosecutor that she knows her Bible?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In several instances, particularly in Sor Juana: The Nightmare, there are references to mysticism. One good example is the appearance of the stigmata. Explain why Troyano included the use of mysticism in the play. Was it an effective tool? How did it relate to the rest of the story? Why did the Prosecutor doubt the veracity of the stigmata? How did it relate to Carmelita? Did Sor Juana's Catholic beliefs and practices relate to Carmelita in any way? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Pingalito Betancourt appears in many scenes and acts throughout various plays. Examine the character and how it changes. The introduction claims that Pingalito is a woman in drag. Is that noted for the actor and director only or is it a part of the play? Is Pingalito meant to be male or female? What is his/her role in the various stories? How is Pingalito connected to Carmelita, Maldito and the others? What are Pingalito's political views? Is Pingalito also a performer? Also examine Pingalito's physical attributes.

Essay Topic 3

There are many political issues discussed throughout the various scenes and plays. Discuss the following topics: Expatriation, citizenship, Carmelita's return to Cuba, government interference, escape, and immigration. How does each affect the main characters?

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